Dashboard Design: Taking a Metaphor Too Far
Stephen Few looks at the metaphors used in designing business dashboards, and especially at gauges.
Last reviewed 28 October 2007
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Speedometers and other gauges
The experts say that speedometers are a certain way to waste space and confuse your reader
Down with Gauges!
Charley Kyd explains why those silly speedo-type gauges are so useless and yet so prevalent in reporting.
Last reviewed 19 October 2007
Why speedometers are a death spiral for your data
“Look, boss! Maximum space with minimal information. (What did I just say…?)” Bona Vista Systems explains why speedo charts are a waste of space.
Last reviewed 19 October 2007